Long Road Ahead

[Verse 1]
Say look-a here, mister, say look-a here, mister
I need a place to stay tonight, a hotel room is fine
Give me directions, I think I'll find my way alright
I'm only passing through, mister

[Chorus]
There's a long road ahead
I got a lot to leave behind
That's the gospel truth, mister
There's a long road ahead
I'm gon' to leave it all, I'm gon' to leave it all
I'm gon' to leave it all behind me, yeah

[Verse 2]
It's been days, mister, since I've even had one bite to eat
Can't you spare me one thin crumb?
Lord, I walked for miles, I'd like to soothe these old tired feet
That's the gospel truth, mister

[Chorus]
There's a long road ahead
I got a lot to leave behind
Baby, I'm comin' to you
There's a long road ahead
I'm gon' to leave it all, I'm gon' to leave it all
I'm gon' to leave it all behind me, yeah

[Verse 3]
I'm on the road to Nashville
I left my heart back there one day
I don't think love can wait
Just a few more days, I'll be standing by her side
I hope a car comes by today
Damn this lonesome road

[Chorus]
There's a long road ahead
I got a lot to leave behind
That's the gospel truth, mister
There's a long road ahead
I'm gon' to leave it all, I'm gon' to leave it all
I'm gon' to leave it all behind me, yeah